Too much transmission fluid?

[Kalisko]

Hey guys I have a 92' Automatic GSX and I bought it about a week ago. My question is if there is too much Auto Tranny Fluid in it would it cause a major power loss / stutter when shifting gears in the first few gears? it does this until it is about 50+ MpH when it becomes smooth once again.

 

[94_eclipse]

I have never heard of that happening with too much fluid. Are you sure that it has the correct trany fluid in it? if not, it might help to drain it and put the correct fluid in.

 

[Kalisko]

I was told when I bought it that it was the torque converter. I'm thinking they just over-filled it causing over-time damage leading to the torque converter to die.

 

[gpz750]

Normally if it's overfilled if will spit what it doesn't want out the vent. Never heard of it causing any problems.

 

[Kalisko]

Do you guys think it's just a bad transmission'/torque converter or something along those lines? I have someone lined up to buy one for pretty cheap if so.. just trying to eliminate the need to change transmissions if I didn't need to. From what I read, the torque converter locks up @ high speeds right?

 

[TalonTSIawd1991]

I also have never heard of this causing problems, but you might as well drain all the fluid and put the right amount in there so you know you got the right amount. Then start workin on the problem.

 

[snox135]

First thing I would do is flush the trans fluid and change the filter while your at it.

 

[91tizzy]

what does the transmission fluid look like as far as color?

 

[knochgoon24]

I actually put a little extra fulid in my car on purpose. My tranny slips (rebuild this summer) and the extra fluid seems to help it shift a little firmer once warm. It's a pain when it's cold though; the extra fluid doesn't help at all then.

 

[TunaTalon]

See post 9 at http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/fre...tending-automatic-transmission-life-long.html

Also some other good info from John at IPT.

 

[Kalisko]

what does the transmission fluid look like as far as color?

I know what it looks li ke ..it's red. It's not gear oil Trust me hah. I'm just trying to rule out everything before I end up replacing the torque converter and MAYBE transmission.
but this past week It's been shifting just smoother. Still just a little bit jerky but not as much nearly.